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two u.s. search and rescue teams are on the ground to assist operations from dozens of other countries. 75-member u.s. teams include at least 12 rescue dogs from los angeles. >> the united states will continue to offer any assistance we can as japan recovers from multiple disasters. we will stand with the people of japan in the difficult days ahead. >> reporter: tensions are also high for those trying to get in touch with loved ones. >> the phones were busy all the time. there was no way we could connect. >> reporter: helicopters are using the deck of the uss ronald reagan as a staging area. meantime, a second hydrogen explosion at the nuclear plant raised fears of a complete meltdown. 17 u.s. military personnel returning were exposed to low levels of radiation. the disaster has sparked questions about nuclear energy use. >> i don't think right after a major environmental catastrophe is a good time to be making american domestic policy. i think we ought to concentrate on helping the japanese a
two u.s. search and rescue teams are on the ground to assist operations from dozens of other countries. 75-member u.s. teams include at least 12 rescue dogs from los angeles. >> the united states will continue to offer any assistance we can as japan recovers from multiple disasters. we will stand with the people of japan in the difficult days ahead. >> reporter: tensions are also high for those trying to get in touch with loved ones. >> the phones were busy all the time. there...
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federal reserve meeting for a top level discussion on the u.s. economy and those are watching to see about plans to keep stimulating the economy. >> if your health insurance, health net says they can't account for several hard drives. they believe they contained the health records, financial information and social security numbers for nearly 2 million people. the managed care company won't say the drives were stolen but is offering two years of credit protection. >> muni will decide tomorrow if they need to look for a new boss. they were holding a special meeting to decide whether to looking for a new executive director. current chief is the leading candidate to run the washington d.c. airport authority. he is offered that job, he will stay on san francisco 60 days to help with the transition. >> a supervisors committee is voting today on a key move to keep twitter headquartered in the city. popular social networking site has been exploring a few miles south to brisbane where there is no payroll tax. a supervisor represents the area where twitter
federal reserve meeting for a top level discussion on the u.s. economy and those are watching to see about plans to keep stimulating the economy. >> if your health insurance, health net says they can't account for several hard drives. they believe they contained the health records, financial information and social security numbers for nearly 2 million people. the managed care company won't say the drives were stolen but is offering two years of credit protection. >> muni will decide...
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is the first time and u.s.-based manufacturer it will stop production because of a shortage of parts coming from japan. the automaker says that they have plenty of cars to meet customer demand. >>darya: her thursday it is recalling new car and odyssey minivan over leaking fuel tanks and faulty windshield wiper rods, respectively. the recall covers about 18,000 civics and 33,000 case that covers a valve in the fuel pump module could break or crack in the civic. that, in turn, could lead to a fuel leak in a roll-over crash, and the leaking fuel could lead to a fire. no fires have been reported as a result of the defect. he said very few of the 18,000 cars are thought to be affected. in the odyssey, become bent if the windshield wipers are frozen to the windshield with heavy ice and the wipers are switched on. a bent wiper linkage rod could prevent the front wipers from operating normally. honda says there have been no crashes or injuries reported. honda dealers will cahow if necessary at no cost to the owner. on
is the first time and u.s.-based manufacturer it will stop production because of a shortage of parts coming from japan. the automaker says that they have plenty of cars to meet customer demand. >>darya: her thursday it is recalling new car and odyssey minivan over leaking fuel tanks and faulty windshield wiper rods, respectively. the recall covers about 18,000 civics and 33,000 case that covers a valve in the fuel pump module could break or crack in the civic. that, in turn, could lead to...
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the u.s. "good morning america." >> the earlier signs are intestinal tracks. those can look like a stomach flu and when you have all these people evacuated, they have to sort out the difference. >> there are three factors can put you at greater risk. first proximity. how close are you to the release. intention. how much was released and were there any barriers between you and that radiation. and duration. how long were you exposed. president obama says he continues to be heartbroken by the images of japan's devastation and this morning he made a promise. >> the united states will continue to offer any assistance we can as japan recovers from multiple disasters. and we will stand with the people of japan in the difficult days ahead. >> u.s. military aid is slowly arriving but there was a setback today. the u.s. navy had to move several ships away after low radiation. >> the army corps of years plans to use sonar to locate several boats that sank after the waves hit on friday. one of our photogr
the u.s. "good morning america." >> the earlier signs are intestinal tracks. those can look like a stomach flu and when you have all these people evacuated, they have to sort out the difference. >> there are three factors can put you at greater risk. first proximity. how close are you to the release. intention. how much was released and were there any barriers between you and that radiation. and duration. how long were you exposed. president obama says he continues to be...
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the head of the u.s. regulatory system says it could take days and possibly weeks to get japan's mass under control at the power plant. u.s. is helping japan deal with this crisis. president obama spoke about the situation yesterday. mr. obama visiting the japanese embassy in washington d.c.. he wrote a message in a book of condolences. he told americans not to worry about an nonnuclear plume causing damage in the nine states. --nuclear-- >> we don't expect to nuclear clouds to reach united states. let me repeat that. we do not expect harmful levels of radiation to reach the west coast, alaska, hawaii or the night is states territories. we are sharing expertise, equipment, technology so that the courageous responders on the scene have the benefit of american timor and support. >> reporter: the u.s. must learn from the power plant crisis he ordered a comprehensive review of all safety plans in the united states. there are more than 100 and nuclear reactors in the united states environmental protection agen
the head of the u.s. regulatory system says it could take days and possibly weeks to get japan's mass under control at the power plant. u.s. is helping japan deal with this crisis. president obama spoke about the situation yesterday. mr. obama visiting the japanese embassy in washington d.c.. he wrote a message in a book of condolences. he told americans not to worry about an nonnuclear plume causing damage in the nine states. --nuclear-- >> we don't expect to nuclear clouds to reach...
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the u.s. "good morning america." >> the earlier signs are intestinal tracks. those can look like a stomach flu and when you have all these people evacuated, they have to sort out the difference. >> there are three factors can put you at greater risk. first proximity. how close are you to the release. intention. how much was released and were there any barriers between you and that radiation. and duration. how long were you exposed. president obama says he continues to be heartbroken by the images of japan's devastation and this morning he made a promise. >> the united states will continue to offer any assistance we can as japan recovers from multiple disasters. and we will stand with the people of japan in the difficult days ahead. >> u.s. military aid is slowly arriving but there was a setback today. the u.s. navy had to move several ships away after low radiation. >> the army corps of years plans to use sonar to locate several boats that sank after the waves hit on friday. one of our photogr
the u.s. "good morning america." >> the earlier signs are intestinal tracks. those can look like a stomach flu and when you have all these people evacuated, they have to sort out the difference. >> there are three factors can put you at greater risk. first proximity. how close are you to the release. intention. how much was released and were there any barriers between you and that radiation. and duration. how long were you exposed. president obama says he continues to be...
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they will talk about ways to improve relations between the u.s. and cuba. this trip is scheduled to be a private nongovernmental mission. >>> your child's doctor might have new questions at the next checkup. according to a report published today doctors should ask about a child's use of social media. that's because social networks like facebook could be linked to teen depression. researchers say online bullying could be more hurtful. >>> good morning, right now traffic is getting a little bit busier on some of the roots here on the east shore freeway for example it's getting busy as you pass. by the way that smoke is steam coming from one of the plants there. don't worry about that. westbound 80 as you head out toward the mccarthur maze the traffic is busy. there is a stalled big rig in one of the right lanes. it's causing a little bit of a backup there. it looks like it's kind of normal for this time which is about 8-10 minute delay at the toll plaza. if you are driving in the north bay let's say you're on 80 or coming out of the napa valley and trying to
they will talk about ways to improve relations between the u.s. and cuba. this trip is scheduled to be a private nongovernmental mission. >>> your child's doctor might have new questions at the next checkup. according to a report published today doctors should ask about a child's use of social media. that's because social networks like facebook could be linked to teen depression. researchers say online bullying could be more hurtful. >>> good morning, right now traffic is...
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. >> u.s. experts believe it could be weeks before the emergency is resolved, and americans are being urged to flee a 50 mile area around the plant. on our shores, radiation monitoring has been stepped up on the west coast as a precaution. >> we do not expect harmful levels of radiation to reach the west coast, alaska, hawaii or u.s. territories in the pacific. >> we have seen no radiation, by the way, even on incoming cargo or passengers that comes close to reaching a harmful level. >> in tokyo, experts say radiation levels are below harmful levels, but anxiety is on the rise. and the pentagon is organizing a voluntary evacuation of american military families and citizens who want to get out. >> now, there is a lot of american expertise with regard to nuclear energy that's being called upon to help in japan. tonight we've learned of another american resource that's being looked into, the super soaker, the converted 747 used to drop huge amounts of water on wildfires. we talked with the company
. >> u.s. experts believe it could be weeks before the emergency is resolved, and americans are being urged to flee a 50 mile area around the plant. on our shores, radiation monitoring has been stepped up on the west coast as a precaution. >> we do not expect harmful levels of radiation to reach the west coast, alaska, hawaii or u.s. territories in the pacific. >> we have seen no radiation, by the way, even on incoming cargo or passengers that comes close to reaching a harmful...
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in moving forward in a way that strengthens the safety of cross border trucking, lifts tariffs often u.s. goods, expands our exports to mexico and creates jobs on both sides much the border. >> the presidents also agreed to deepen cooperation in combating drug violence and the president promised to speed up delivery of equipment and training that mexico needs to keep up the fight. >>> despite storms and rising gas prices, many of the big names in retail are reporting surprisingly good numbers today. limited brands bed bath and body works have sales up 10%, victoria secret 15% increase, jc penney all doing well last month. the gas prices and late timing of easter will hurt sales in march. >>> another encouraging economic report, the u.s. labor department says the number of people filing new claims for unemployment benefits last week hit its lowest level in three years. there were 368,000 applications, down 20,000 from the week before, and the lowest number since may 2008 when new claims stay consistently below a certain rate the unemployment rate usually goes down. >>> a videotape is now
in moving forward in a way that strengthens the safety of cross border trucking, lifts tariffs often u.s. goods, expands our exports to mexico and creates jobs on both sides much the border. >> the presidents also agreed to deepen cooperation in combating drug violence and the president promised to speed up delivery of equipment and training that mexico needs to keep up the fight. >>> despite storms and rising gas prices, many of the big names in retail are reporting surprisingly...
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they blasted libya. >> reporter: at the u.s. military is part of an operation that includes key allies. fill launch missiles. saturday. according to officials dozens of tomahawk missiles landed in the area. president barack obama is speaking from brazil and said that the u.s. will not have troops on the ground. they could not idly stand by while threatening the libyan people with further violence. >> actions have consequences. the need to be enforced. this is because of the coalition. >> reporter: the purpose is to fold. >> we want to prevent further attacks on libyan system. second to degrade the reggie to resist the no- fly zone. >> reporter: the frontier force began the operation by launching fighters. to keep the mill flies and red tape. the government has called the coalition campaign barbaric and they claim civilian locations are being hit by the operation. >> vicki: libyan tv claimed 40 people were killed and the allied assault. hours after the attack the leader said that it will defend libya. >> @ (foreign language) acco
they blasted libya. >> reporter: at the u.s. military is part of an operation that includes key allies. fill launch missiles. saturday. according to officials dozens of tomahawk missiles landed in the area. president barack obama is speaking from brazil and said that the u.s. will not have troops on the ground. they could not idly stand by while threatening the libyan people with further violence. >> actions have consequences. the need to be enforced. this is because of the...
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. >> reporter: a developing story a u.s. official says both the crew of an f-15 fighter jet that crashed in libya are safe and back in american hands. the official, speaking tuesday on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the record, said a marine corps osprey search and rescue aircraft retrieved the pilot. he says the second crew member, a weapon's officer, was recovered by libyan rebel forces and is now in u.s hands. the crash occurred after what the military says was an equipment malfunction. why did the plane crash? they are saying there was an equipment malfunction. >> darya: time now is 6:36 a.m., more explosions and anti- aircraft fire around the capital. let's look at the new video and to kron 4. the explosions seem to be coming from out compound the belongs to gaddafi. they targeted a building to wipe out the ability to control troops. the attacks are narrowing with them focusing on extending the reach of a no- fly zone. the three day assault has been largely successful. >> mark: a safety
. >> reporter: a developing story a u.s. official says both the crew of an f-15 fighter jet that crashed in libya are safe and back in american hands. the official, speaking tuesday on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the record, said a marine corps osprey search and rescue aircraft retrieved the pilot. he says the second crew member, a weapon's officer, was recovered by libyan rebel forces and is now in u.s hands. the crash occurred after what the military...
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the u.s. wanted nato to take over both operations. >>> more trouble at that damaged nuclear power plant in japan this morning. japanese nuclear safety officials suspect the reactor core at one unit may have been breached. now that raises the possibility of more severe radioactive contamination. suspicions of a possible breach came after two workers waded into water that turned out to be ten thousand more times radioactive than normal. they suffered skin burns. >>> this weekend, the golden state warriors are helping to raise money for relief efforts in japan. the team will donate $5 for all remaining tickets sold to home games to want and on sunday. and they'll host a silent auction at both games with a portion of the proceeds going to japan. >>> the barry bonds perjury trial will s taking a break -- will take a break. they may call bonds' former girlfriend. now yesterday the jury heard from a doctor. he is one of the world's leading experts in detecting performance enhancing drugs and serves a
the u.s. wanted nato to take over both operations. >>> more trouble at that damaged nuclear power plant in japan this morning. japanese nuclear safety officials suspect the reactor core at one unit may have been breached. now that raises the possibility of more severe radioactive contamination. suspicions of a possible breach came after two workers waded into water that turned out to be ten thousand more times radioactive than normal. they suffered skin burns. >>> this...
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libya says it will abide by an immediate cease fire but the u.s. isn't buying it. >> i question anything out of -- that qadaffi called for. he called for a cease fire and then told his trips to move again. >> reporter: military officials say there is no evidence of civilian casualties despite libya's claims of dozens of deaths. >>> safety experts are now recommending new guidelines for children's car seats. they say children should ride in rear-facing char seats until age 2 instead of age 1. and older children who have out grown them should ride in booster seats until adult seat belts fit them properly. >>> gas prices still going up. the price for a gallon of regular has jumped 7 cents in just the past two weeks. the national average is now 3.5 $7. here in the bay area it is much higher. you are paying -- oakland, it's 3.98 and also in san jose. the barry bonds personalry trial begins -- perjury trial begins tomorrow morning. in 2003, he told the grand jury he never knowingly used steroids. defense lawyers and prosecutors will begin jury selection
libya says it will abide by an immediate cease fire but the u.s. isn't buying it. >> i question anything out of -- that qadaffi called for. he called for a cease fire and then told his trips to move again. >> reporter: military officials say there is no evidence of civilian casualties despite libya's claims of dozens of deaths. >>> safety experts are now recommending new guidelines for children's car seats. they say children should ride in rear-facing char seats until age 2...
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barbour has the latest. >> reporter: at the u.s. military has key allies such as france and great billion -- great britain launching misfiles. present record, was speaking from brazil and says the u.s. will not have to come again. he will not idly stand by (no audio) >> vicki: we are having some audio issues. hours after the attack the leader it went on the tv and said that he would defend himself. >> (foreign language) they will try to defend themselves against the united nations charter. all targets will be exclusively in danger. the better training -- mediterranean decision is irresponsible. >> vicki: they are organizing new stations to think twice sending people to libya. they're telling americans to leave the country immediately. radiation is coming into food. coming up we will surely help japan it is now hoping that the six like water and milk. >>bryan: as a strong storm moving in. wind warnings. torrential rain tonight. let you know how long it to less come up. pride that stormy weather is headed into the bay area. the wind i
barbour has the latest. >> reporter: at the u.s. military has key allies such as france and great billion -- great britain launching misfiles. present record, was speaking from brazil and says the u.s. will not have to come again. he will not idly stand by (no audio) >> vicki: we are having some audio issues. hours after the attack the leader it went on the tv and said that he would defend himself. >> (foreign language) they will try to defend themselves against the united...
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general petraeus also said the afghan army being trained by u.s. troops is coming along but said the recruits are improving in quality. >>> in sacramento, the senate president announced late this morning that he'll call for a vote on governor jared brown's budget proposal in the next 24 hours. senate president pro-tem steinberg announced the plans before meeting with the governor and assembly speaker john perez. brown wants to close the state's $26.6 billion deficit by cutting $12.2 billion in spending. he also wants to extend temporary tax increases for another 5 years. no republicans have signed onto the plan and some are needed in order for this to pass. more details are expected out of the state capitol later today. >>> today is the deadline for california school districts to send out teacher layoff notices and thousands are expected to be handed out. rallies and picketts are held by parents and educators to call attention to those layoffs and proposed education budget cuts. the numbers vary and the layoffs affect just about every school distri
general petraeus also said the afghan army being trained by u.s. troops is coming along but said the recruits are improving in quality. >>> in sacramento, the senate president announced late this morning that he'll call for a vote on governor jared brown's budget proposal in the next 24 hours. senate president pro-tem steinberg announced the plans before meeting with the governor and assembly speaker john perez. brown wants to close the state's $26.6 billion deficit by cutting $12.2...
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president obama will speak to the nation tomorrow night about u.s. military involvement in libya. we will carry his remarks here live. that will be at 4:30 p.m. our time. >>> in japan operates to of a troubled nuclear power plant reported a huge spike in radiation levels was a mistake. a radiation level 1 million times before normal was said to be recorded by the plant worker. the report said the man was so alarmed he took off before taking a second read to go confirm. power play officials just announced the number is not credible. they say they are sorry for the mistake. officials say they are taking another sample to get accurate levels, but they don't know when the results are going to be announced. high levels of radiation in the levels of another reactor were tested on thursday, leading plant officials to believe there may be a breach in that reactor score. >>> the first woman to be nominated for vice president passed away yesterday. back in 1984 walter mondale chose geraldine ferrero, a little-known member of congress from queens, new york to be his running mate. it happened
president obama will speak to the nation tomorrow night about u.s. military involvement in libya. we will carry his remarks here live. that will be at 4:30 p.m. our time. >>> in japan operates to of a troubled nuclear power plant reported a huge spike in radiation levels was a mistake. a radiation level 1 million times before normal was said to be recorded by the plant worker. the report said the man was so alarmed he took off before taking a second read to go confirm. power play...
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thursday the u.s. government offered to evacuate u.s. citizens. >> i'm concerned because i really doesn't know the situation about the radiation. it keeps changing. >> reporter: many japanese are fleeing the stricken northeast region and moving to shelters like this one in the northwest. here they found a place on the floor to sleep and a little bit of food. but the misery from the original disaster still hangs heavy over much of japan. new video of the tsunami shows the terror the water rushed higher and relief as neighbors rescued neighbors. thank you, this woman says. i thought i was going to die. japan's top government spokesman says the country is now willing to accept help from the u.s. military in tackling the nuclear crisis and are examining exactly what next action step to take. >>> detecting a plume of radioactive particles over the pacific ocean tonight from japan and tiny particles are already falling in the bay area. this as public health officials down play a plume descending on california. that plume is being monitored by
thursday the u.s. government offered to evacuate u.s. citizens. >> i'm concerned because i really doesn't know the situation about the radiation. it keeps changing. >> reporter: many japanese are fleeing the stricken northeast region and moving to shelters like this one in the northwest. here they found a place on the floor to sleep and a little bit of food. but the misery from the original disaster still hangs heavy over much of japan. new video of the tsunami shows the terror the...
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u.s. navy and marines continue search and rescue missions while u.s. nuclear experts hope to help the problem before it gets worse. >>> minutes ago in washington, d.c. a two house sub complete begin on the u.s. department nuclear energy budget. they are asking tough questions to construct up to 20 new nuclear power plants in the u.s. they are expected to talk about safety and seismic risks at current u.s. plants. among those testifying today is secretary of energy and professor steven chu. this hearing comes less than 24 hours after president obama defended nuclear power as a key source of energy in the u.s.. >> i still think nuclear power is important of our overall energy mix but we have to do it in a safe and sensible way. >> the president also said he has been assured that neither hawaii or the west coast will be affected. >>> dozens of california students studying abroad in japan are being asked to run home. yesterday the california state university sent a memo telling the schools to bring back the 65 students studying in japan. that includes 12 s
u.s. navy and marines continue search and rescue missions while u.s. nuclear experts hope to help the problem before it gets worse. >>> minutes ago in washington, d.c. a two house sub complete begin on the u.s. department nuclear energy budget. they are asking tough questions to construct up to 20 new nuclear power plants in the u.s. they are expected to talk about safety and seismic risks at current u.s. plants. among those testifying today is secretary of energy and professor steven...
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. >> today on good morning america, the u.s. ambassador to the united nations refuted reports gaddafi is about to step down but did not rule out he can go into exile. gaddafi vowed to stay in power until the end. >> actor george clooney's name appeared on a list of witnesses for italian prime minister at his upcoming prostitution trial accused for paying for sex with a 17-year-old girl, then using his influence to try to cover it up. the accuser claims she saw cloony and his girlfriend at a party attended villa. no comment tonight from clooney. >> and one step forward, two steps back in sacramento. governor brown and leader as announced they've pulled a plug on budget negotiations with republicans. the governor hoped to put a measure on the june ballot to let voters decide whether they want to extend several temporary tax increases for five years to go along with billions in cuts. and governor brown saying in part each and every republican legislature believes voters should not have a right to vote unless a fwree to ever change
. >> today on good morning america, the u.s. ambassador to the united nations refuted reports gaddafi is about to step down but did not rule out he can go into exile. gaddafi vowed to stay in power until the end. >> actor george clooney's name appeared on a list of witnesses for italian prime minister at his upcoming prostitution trial accused for paying for sex with a 17-year-old girl, then using his influence to try to cover it up. the accuser claims she saw cloony and his...
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. >> reporter: and sfo spokesperson told us an hour ago that u.s. customs officials reported no unusual radiation levels among airport arrivals today. officials say they have several ways to monitor radiation exposures that may not be apparent to travelers. >>> the first emergency charter flight has left japan. it is carrying less than 100 state department personnel and their family members. a second flight left japan about seven hours ago. >>> japanese crews are using helicopter, fire trucks and water cannons in a last ditch effort to keep atomic fuel cool as a japanese power plant where three reactors face partial melt downs. three cools pools containing nuclear fuel are of most concern. it's hoped that outside electrical power can be restored been the last few hours to power automatic water pumps. >> i'm blown out of the water, i never thought this would happen. i don't think a lot of my friends would think it was going to happen. i would love their thoughts if they are alive. >> this is the fuel pool. >> reporter: keoyoto once worked as part of
. >> reporter: and sfo spokesperson told us an hour ago that u.s. customs officials reported no unusual radiation levels among airport arrivals today. officials say they have several ways to monitor radiation exposures that may not be apparent to travelers. >>> the first emergency charter flight has left japan. it is carrying less than 100 state department personnel and their family members. a second flight left japan about seven hours ago. >>> japanese crews are using...
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nuclear rebeing a nor japan that was damaged through the earthquake, the cooling unit was damaged, the u.s. will military is now spending a replacement in that nuclear power plant. radiation levels a,000 times normal and 75,000 have been evacuated. >> and a sports star is responding to the disaster in his hometown, as well. matsui is one of many japanese players worried about his loved ones at home. raj is in scottsdale, but you had a chance to catch up with matsui? >> reporter: we are in the middle of arizona for baseball spring training but baseball not the topic of conversation here. everyone talking about the tsunami and earthquake and one of japan's biggest superstars is here with us in the desert. we spent some time with him earlier today. matsui, a huge superstar in japan, a big superstar with the yankees. this is his first season here with the oakland a's. he'll be living in the bay area, but in the offseason, he lives in tokyo. needless to say, very emotional today concerned about his friends and family overseas and their safety. will they are okay. however, matsui such an inspira
nuclear rebeing a nor japan that was damaged through the earthquake, the cooling unit was damaged, the u.s. will military is now spending a replacement in that nuclear power plant. radiation levels a,000 times normal and 75,000 have been evacuated. >> and a sports star is responding to the disaster in his hometown, as well. matsui is one of many japanese players worried about his loved ones at home. raj is in scottsdale, but you had a chance to catch up with matsui? >> reporter: we...
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asking the united nations to impose a no-fly zone over libya to protect the rebel fighters about the u.s. has not been willing to impose that restriction ewan -- ewan -- unilaterally. a cameraman was killed during an ambush in the city of benghazi. >>> in what could be the largest rally yet in wisconsin, thousands of union supporters gathered at the state capitol today, despite governor walker's successful vote to cut the collective bargaining rights of public employees. 13 of the 14 senators who fled west in an attempt to end the standoff made their first public appearance at the rally. on to leigh. she says rain is coming at it -- at us but you couldn't tell. >> leigh: we're going to see the thickening clouds overnight. rain returns tomorrow. we have some nice shots. this is the first one from the high definition east bay cam looking over the bay. you can clearly see the high clouds moving in. we take you to atop mt. tamalpais with our high definition camera there. some clear skies in that part of the viewing area. you can still see some high clouds. here's a look at the current readin
asking the united nations to impose a no-fly zone over libya to protect the rebel fighters about the u.s. has not been willing to impose that restriction ewan -- ewan -- unilaterally. a cameraman was killed during an ambush in the city of benghazi. >>> in what could be the largest rally yet in wisconsin, thousands of union supporters gathered at the state capitol today, despite governor walker's successful vote to cut the collective bargaining rights of public employees. 13 of the 14...
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we are a week into the u.s.-led military intervention in libya and there are concern that is fight is dissolving into a stalemate. u.s. pilots are flying 45% of the missions, almost half of what it was a few days ago. libyan leader moammar gadhafi's forces are taking heavy hits from the air but on the ground, rebel forces are losing territory. president barack obama pulled out a land invasion to -- has ruled to out a land invasion to oust gadhafi, but house speaker john boehner sent a letter to the president today demanding an outline of the u.s. goals in libya. >>> radiation leaking from japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear power plant is now in tokyo's tap water, prompting long lines for water and certain foods. the water is safe for adult bus the government says radiation levels are higher than recommended for infants. the u.s. is still searching for a few americans that remain unaccounted for in northern japan. the state department says one u.s. citizen is confirmed dead. >>> well, she was a hollywood icon with a
we are a week into the u.s.-led military intervention in libya and there are concern that is fight is dissolving into a stalemate. u.s. pilots are flying 45% of the missions, almost half of what it was a few days ago. libyan leader moammar gadhafi's forces are taking heavy hits from the air but on the ground, rebel forces are losing territory. president barack obama pulled out a land invasion to -- has ruled to out a land invasion to oust gadhafi, but house speaker john boehner sent a letter to...
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one u.s. aircraft carrier is in japan and second one is on its way. >> american red cross is working with the japanese red cross to help in the disaster. if you want to help, log on to red cross.org or text red cross to 90999 to make a $10 donation. >> google has launched a person finder app. people can log on to find a loved one or give information about someone. as of this morning, more than 33,000 people have entered their information on the site. we have a link to that app on our website at www.abc7.com under see it on tv. find information how you can help the quake victims. >> president obama spent an unusually long time yesterday answering questions from reporters about a variety of world issues from the quake of japan to unrest in libya. as karen travers reports one of the primary topics hit much closer to home to most of us. >> after addressing the breaking news out of japan, president obama turned his attention he scheduled the press conference in the first place. rising energy prices
one u.s. aircraft carrier is in japan and second one is on its way. >> american red cross is working with the japanese red cross to help in the disaster. if you want to help, log on to red cross.org or text red cross to 90999 to make a $10 donation. >> google has launched a person finder app. people can log on to find a loved one or give information about someone. as of this morning, more than 33,000 people have entered their information on the site. we have a link to that app on...
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both is u.s. and afghan governments agree u.s. military should remain involved in afghanistan after the planned end of combat operations in 2014. >>> 4:35 a.m. oakland police have a new clue in a 30-year-old murder mystery investigators have create add forensic rendering of the victim scientists believe he was in his 20s. 6 feet tall, blond hair his burned body with no head no limbs no internal organs was found in a gutter in west oakland his skull and leg bone in a different location. modern dna technology confirmed the bones were from the same man. police are trying to determine his id so they can focus suspect who is may have also killed two other men this vick knew. >> -- victim knew. >>> an armed serial robber has a thing for 711 stores. four stores in concord and walnut creek have been robbed all by a man matching the same description. walnut creek police releasing the photo of the suspect he has robbed at least one store in that city. >>> 4:36 a.m. santa clara valley drivers may be the next to get express lanes. those lanes
both is u.s. and afghan governments agree u.s. military should remain involved in afghanistan after the planned end of combat operations in 2014. >>> 4:35 a.m. oakland police have a new clue in a 30-year-old murder mystery investigators have create add forensic rendering of the victim scientists believe he was in his 20s. 6 feet tall, blond hair his burned body with no head no limbs no internal organs was found in a gutter in west oakland his skull and leg bone in a different location....
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u.s. district judge susan illston today said prosecutors can call other proathletes to testify. and that bonds former mistress, may be asked about his steroids use. >> the bonds lawyers say if you introduce that, we're going to introduce her nude photos from playboy. >> that accusation is false and it's very inflammatory. there's a will the of people who rightfully have strong feelings about domestic violence. >> reporter: greg anderson the former trainer has served a year in jail for refusing to testify. >> this isn't about barry bonds this is about a prosecution that is in our belief out of control. >> reporter: and as one of the final motions today, defense attorneys asked the court to set aside a half dozen seats at the trial for barry bonds friends and family. reporting live in san francisco, david stevenson, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> police arrested a 17-year- old in berkeley today for bringing a loaded gun to school. the principal add berkeley technology academy called police after getting a tip about a weapon on campus. police told us the suspect is from oakland and had p
u.s. district judge susan illston today said prosecutors can call other proathletes to testify. and that bonds former mistress, may be asked about his steroids use. >> the bonds lawyers say if you introduce that, we're going to introduce her nude photos from playboy. >> that accusation is false and it's very inflammatory. there's a will the of people who rightfully have strong feelings about domestic violence. >> reporter: greg anderson the former trainer has served a year in...
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. >>> here in the u.s., a promising sign of improvement for the nation's job numbers. the unemployment rate is at the lowest it's been in nearly two years. the economy grew by 192,000 jobs in february, and the national unemployment rate dropped to 8.9%. that is the first time it's been under 9% since april of 2009. that is providing some hope that companies now might feel more confident about the economy and will continue hiring this year. in california, unemployment fell just slightly, from 12.5% to 12.4%. >>> governor brown's deadline is just five days away, but there is progress at the state capitol for a potential budget deal, and it might include reform for the state workers pension system. the deal is likely to include $12.5 billion worth of cuts, plus an $11 billion tax extension measure on a special state-wide ballot in june. state senate president pro tem darryl steinberg says he's confident he will have the republican support needed to strike that deal. >> we're hearing that some republicans may be willing to grant an extension of taxes on the ballot for june
. >>> here in the u.s., a promising sign of improvement for the nation's job numbers. the unemployment rate is at the lowest it's been in nearly two years. the economy grew by 192,000 jobs in february, and the national unemployment rate dropped to 8.9%. that is the first time it's been under 9% since april of 2009. that is providing some hope that companies now might feel more confident about the economy and will continue hiring this year. in california, unemployment fell just...
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despite that, flights are operating between the u.s. and japan. we caught up to several people catching a flight into the city of osaka, which was not impacted. many of them are people trying to get home to family. >> i've been looking online for a couple of friends. have been able to find a couple of them. when youfully japan, you get used to the earthquake but not this magnitude. >> my parents the biggest earthquake they experience, and i'm expecting a lot of aftershocks. >> alan: delta airlines has resumed a full flight of schedules to japan. >> we have an update on a fremont woman who has been trying to get in touch with her father in japan. she could not reach her father, who liveness the northern city of sendai, one of the areas hardest hit. she tried calling both of his phones and sending e-mails. she couldn't get through, until this morning when her father's neighbor was able to send a text message confirming he is okay. >>> crews have now pulled a total of three boats out of the santa cruz harbor, third was hoisted out today, and 15 other
despite that, flights are operating between the u.s. and japan. we caught up to several people catching a flight into the city of osaka, which was not impacted. many of them are people trying to get home to family. >> i've been looking online for a couple of friends. have been able to find a couple of them. when youfully japan, you get used to the earthquake but not this magnitude. >> my parents the biggest earthquake they experience, and i'm expecting a lot of aftershocks. >>...
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today the u.s. senate will vote on competing spending plans to keep the government funded through the rest of this fiscal year. but neither the democratic or republican plans are expected to get the 60 votes needed to pass. that has house republicans working on another short-term spending bill to avoid a government shut down at the end of next week. >>> in a television interview broadcast today, libyan leader gadafi said if western nations impose a no-fly zone over libya, it will show their real intention is to seize the country's oil. this morning president obama is meeting with secretary of state hillary clinton and other senior advisors to discuss the no-fly zone option. >>> newly released census data shows the changing face of california. the 2010 census numbers show the state's population has increased 10% since 2000. here in the bay area the county with the largest population increase by far is contra costa county. up 10.6%. santa clara is next with a 5.9% increase. >> 70 years ago we had a po
today the u.s. senate will vote on competing spending plans to keep the government funded through the rest of this fiscal year. but neither the democratic or republican plans are expected to get the 60 votes needed to pass. that has house republicans working on another short-term spending bill to avoid a government shut down at the end of next week. >>> in a television interview broadcast today, libyan leader gadafi said if western nations impose a no-fly zone over libya, it will show...
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the last time the u.s. did that was after hurricane katrina in 2005. now some drivers we talked to this morning had mixed feelings about the idea. >> probably should be saved for a real emergency. but at the same time it's really hard because i have to drive to santa rosa and i'm spending so much on gas. >> anything that helps ameliorate that doesn't put us back in the economy situation where there's another bad economy so let's do what we need to to take care of that. >> reporter: we talked to a spokesman from aaa california about what is driving up the gas prices. he says it is related to the political unrest in libya but also a consequence of oil speculation and he said tapping into the nation's reserves may not help much. >> keep in mind that prices aren't really being driven by supply and demand right now. they are being driven by what investors are doing. so the supply it is pretty substantial, it hasn't really been impacted too much by what is going on in the middle east. >> reporter: on a more promising note aaa also says gas prices didn't incr
the last time the u.s. did that was after hurricane katrina in 2005. now some drivers we talked to this morning had mixed feelings about the idea. >> probably should be saved for a real emergency. but at the same time it's really hard because i have to drive to santa rosa and i'm spending so much on gas. >> anything that helps ameliorate that doesn't put us back in the economy situation where there's another bad economy so let's do what we need to to take care of that. >>...
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u.s. nuclear regulatory commission says there's no more water in one of the spent fuel pools at the plant. increasing the chance of widespread nuclear fallout. however, japanese officials deny that that pool is dry. the u.s. government is now chartering airplanes to help evacuate u.s. citizens from japan because of the rising radiation levels. voluntary evacuation to family members of government employees. >>> time now 5:01. scientists here on the west coast are closely watching the movement of the radioactive plume coming from the crippled japanese nuclear reactors. it's expected to hit the illusion islands south of alaska some time today. that plume is then expected to reach southern california late tomorrow. the health experts are emphasizing radiation levels are plunging as that plume moves across the ocean. at worse they say health consequences here in the united states would be extremely minor. >>> now the environmental protection agency is installing additional radiation monitors he
u.s. nuclear regulatory commission says there's no more water in one of the spent fuel pools at the plant. increasing the chance of widespread nuclear fallout. however, japanese officials deny that that pool is dry. the u.s. government is now chartering airplanes to help evacuate u.s. citizens from japan because of the rising radiation levels. voluntary evacuation to family members of government employees. >>> time now 5:01. scientists here on the west coast are closely watching the...
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he says rising gas prices, highlight the need for the u.s. to become more independent in full filling the country's energy needs. for more on business news before the bell let's turn to partly ge owned cnbc anchor nicole lapin. good morning. >> partly owned comcast, and kntv the way you all work me. all right, look. stocks closed higher yesterday. thin trading. despite weak data on home prices and consumer confidence, traders believe that stocks willig nor all of the bad news on the belief that the fed will prop up the markets, keep pumping money in with the latest round of stimulus spending. asian markets did close higher. japan rose on a weaker yen. europe is higher. we get a big report today, a private sector jobs report. forecasts call for 205,000 such jobs to have been added this month. in case you missed it, the dow rose 81 points yesterday to 12,279. the nasdaq added 26, to 2756. and futures are pointing to a nice healthy open this morning. all of that could change as markets do, that's way it goes. also the house has voted to eliminat
he says rising gas prices, highlight the need for the u.s. to become more independent in full filling the country's energy needs. for more on business news before the bell let's turn to partly ge owned cnbc anchor nicole lapin. good morning. >> partly owned comcast, and kntv the way you all work me. all right, look. stocks closed higher yesterday. thin trading. despite weak data on home prices and consumer confidence, traders believe that stocks willig nor all of the bad news on the...
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here in the u.s. there has been a run on over-the-counter potassium eye -- iodine, but they say it is unwarranted. here is lisa amin gulezian. >>> hopefully we will have that within a week, but it is not sure yet. >> at this nutrition store in san jose -- >> everybody wants to get the potassium iodide. people are coming in every 15 minutes asking for the same thing. >> there is a sudden and urgent run on the potassium iodide pills, liquid and even alternatives such as kill of -- kelp. >> this is another seasoning with kelp in it that is also totally gone. >> the reason for the high demand is 5,000 miles away in japan where a nuclear plant is leaking radiation. iodine is a radio active element that can be absorbed by the thyroid. taking potassium iodide can block it. they are distributing the pills to citizens and all walgreens are shipping their full supply of pills to japan as well. >> how challenging is it to find these pills? >> it is difficult. pretty much all of the stores don't have it. >> they
here in the u.s. there has been a run on over-the-counter potassium eye -- iodine, but they say it is unwarranted. here is lisa amin gulezian. >>> hopefully we will have that within a week, but it is not sure yet. >> at this nutrition store in san jose -- >> everybody wants to get the potassium iodide. people are coming in every 15 minutes asking for the same thing. >> there is a sudden and urgent run on the potassium iodide pills, liquid and even alternatives such as...
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the u.s. and our allies are doing and what the u.s. policy in libya will be. >>> turkey taking over operations of a key libyan airport to help get humanitarian aid to the country. rebels in libya have recovered hundreds of miles of territory since nato air strikes began and are closing in on qaddafi's hometown of surt. nato has agreed to take full command of the operation in libya. the u.s. mission there getting mixed reviews. >> i think the military mission has gone quite well. >> this policy is characterized by confusion, indecision and delay. >> there should have been a debate as to why it was in our vital interest. >> defense secretary robert gates admits libya doesn't pose a threat to america but he says what happens there could impact other parts of the middle east where the u.s. has something at stake. >>> the president is expected to speak at 4:30 p.m. our time. we'll have live coverage right here on cbs 5 and continuing developments on libya on the cbs 5 eyewitness news at 5:00. >>> 4
the u.s. and our allies are doing and what the u.s. policy in libya will be. >>> turkey taking over operations of a key libyan airport to help get humanitarian aid to the country. rebels in libya have recovered hundreds of miles of territory since nato air strikes began and are closing in on qaddafi's hometown of surt. nato has agreed to take full command of the operation in libya. the u.s. mission there getting mixed reviews. >> i think the military mission has gone quite well....
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u.s. troops loaded helicopters with supplies and headed out to some of the hardest hit areas. meanwhile, all was quiet as crews searched the wreckage, looking for any sign of people reported missing and feared dead. crews are navigating piles of rubbles and finding bodies. they are also looking for any survivors. >> reporter: the concern centering on the nuclear complex is intensifying. a third hydrogen explosion in three days rocked the reactor. coming up, john fowler will explain the threat of a melt down. >>> janet is in tokyo right now and filed this report about what things are like there, beginning that train station. >> tokyo station, one of the main areas. as you could imagine, transportation here in the tokyo area has been chaotic. you can see right here there are lots of people moving back and forth and they posted a sign warning some of the trains have been stopped due to the earthquake. >> it's been problematic. >> reporter: a main concern in japan is power. with the destruction to the power lines, the companies are concerned about blackouts. so they decided to do
u.s. troops loaded helicopters with supplies and headed out to some of the hardest hit areas. meanwhile, all was quiet as crews searched the wreckage, looking for any sign of people reported missing and feared dead. crews are navigating piles of rubbles and finding bodies. they are also looking for any survivors. >> reporter: the concern centering on the nuclear complex is intensifying. a third hydrogen explosion in three days rocked the reactor. coming up, john fowler will explain the...
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it is unclear what role the u.s. military will play. >>> as we told you a bit earlier here, 20 minutes ago, officials in japan reported more smoke rising from a nuclear reactor at the fukushima power plant t. is coming from the buildings where crews have been working around the clock to cool the overheated reactors with water. nuclear officials say it could take weeks to stabilize the situation. >>> a bay area man gave us a unique look inside of the power plant where they are scrambling to hold off a meltdown. a fellow engineer at the plant. he told us about the problems he discovered this more than 10 years ago. >> i just did a routine survey. >> reporter: the man in the faded picture is this man 30 years ago. the former engineer's first time inside of a nuclear reactor at the fukushima power plant. >> they had to take the fuel out and drain it down and clean it up and put a lead work platform down there. they sent american workers over to do the job. suck up the radiation. >> reporter: it is the same plant where la
it is unclear what role the u.s. military will play. >>> as we told you a bit earlier here, 20 minutes ago, officials in japan reported more smoke rising from a nuclear reactor at the fukushima power plant t. is coming from the buildings where crews have been working around the clock to cool the overheated reactors with water. nuclear officials say it could take weeks to stabilize the situation. >>> a bay area man gave us a unique look inside of the power plant where they are...
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u.s. citizens to avoid travelling to japan the tsunami damage according to hit california coast caused damage in santa monica. in santa cruz the surface of a least 18 votes and another 100 are damage. it will cost millions of dollars to fix. the now report a surge caused more than $17 million to santa cruz harbor. z it illegal to that lost our homes and vote. >>reporter: 0 was devastated to find her boat sank 13 just charged through the harbor. if it wasn't just her vote in with her son's home. >> had to watch it sink and everything he owned is on that vote. his business, everything. if we don't have anything now. >>reporter: 0 as one between us and water rushed in and of this floor. if others it took over and crashed into each other if your if fall in goes to see were holding talks together along with several one of the raider'' long if swept through here and have all these votes with it. off most of the damage happened on the utah fitzwater >> every time to search and now her home phone
u.s. citizens to avoid travelling to japan the tsunami damage according to hit california coast caused damage in santa monica. in santa cruz the surface of a least 18 votes and another 100 are damage. it will cost millions of dollars to fix. the now report a surge caused more than $17 million to santa cruz harbor. z it illegal to that lost our homes and vote. >>reporter: 0 was devastated to find her boat sank 13 just charged through the harbor. if it wasn't just her vote in with her son's...
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also this afternoon the head of the u.s. nuclear agency said all the cooling water was gone raising the risk of fire, spewing radiation sky ward. he made a rare public speech. >> i am deply concerned that the current nuclear power plant situation is critical. >> reporter: people continue to stream out, even beyond the evacuation zone. ultimately what may happen is what you see in this graphic of the three mile island melt down. >> there was no melt through of the vessel, even though there was core that bottom. >> it's going to take days or weeks before we know. >> the u.s. department of energy specialisterize now in japan. and berkeley-nuclear engineer are installing a radiation detector on campus although they insist there is no radiation problem here. john fowler, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> the earthquake damaged the nuclear reactors in japan is raising eyes about california's nuclear reactors. ktvu's mike mibach is in san francisco with what he learned. >> reporter: right here outside of pg&e headquarters, one of the power
also this afternoon the head of the u.s. nuclear agency said all the cooling water was gone raising the risk of fire, spewing radiation sky ward. he made a rare public speech. >> i am deply concerned that the current nuclear power plant situation is critical. >> reporter: people continue to stream out, even beyond the evacuation zone. ultimately what may happen is what you see in this graphic of the three mile island melt down. >> there was no melt through of the vessel, even...
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no major u.s. carriers have been charged. >>> the international community tonight is calling for an immediate end to the killings on on the ivory force. after the disputed president's forces opened fire on protesters, killing at least six. this is amateur video. watch how the machine -- the image changes. gunfire can be heard. the u.n. says at least 365 people have been killed since the november presidential election. the u.n. says the winner was lawrence but his opponent has refused to concede power. >>> in libya there were clashes and claims of victory by both sides in that country acivil war -- country's civil war. the rebels are claiming success in another village. an overnight explosion at an overnight camp in benghazi is blamed for at least 17 days. so far the rebellion has lased -- has been going on for days. opposition is not satisfied with the pledge of him not to run for ereelection in 2013 or his pledge to not install his son and his -- as sis successor. >>> and in spain, austin taylor b
no major u.s. carriers have been charged. >>> the international community tonight is calling for an immediate end to the killings on on the ivory force. after the disputed president's forces opened fire on protesters, killing at least six. this is amateur video. watch how the machine -- the image changes. gunfire can be heard. the u.n. says at least 365 people have been killed since the november presidential election. the u.n. says the winner was lawrence but his opponent has refused...
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the top u.s. commander in afghanistan said he will soon recommend a plan for starting troop reductions. the white house released this picture earlier today. later on capitol hill he told the senators pride is turning against the caliban despite serious problems with the stability of the afghan government. >>pam: the last a veteran of world war one it is buried with full military honors in arlington national cemetery. the president was there today. hundreds of visitors have been silently filing by the casket of frank cockles. he died last month that his west virginia home at the age of 110. >>jacqueline: all live look outside from the golden gate bridge, conditions have improved. the rain is still falling at this hour. we have a steady upload of moisture coming off shore. this is all a tale into a storm and were continuing to see the moisture streamed into the northern california bringing plenty of rain. it is finally starting to slide down to the south. as we make our way into the evening, a conti
the top u.s. commander in afghanistan said he will soon recommend a plan for starting troop reductions. the white house released this picture earlier today. later on capitol hill he told the senators pride is turning against the caliban despite serious problems with the stability of the afghan government. >>pam: the last a veteran of world war one it is buried with full military honors in arlington national cemetery. the president was there today. hundreds of visitors have been silently...
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. >>> the u.s. opens fire on libya. what prompted the president's decision and how gadhafi is reacting. >> and swept away by the tsunami. what became of the driver. >> good evening, a stormy day and we're not in the clear yet. another wave of heavy rain and strong winds is moving in at this hour. meteorologist, lawrence has more on that in a minute, but our team coverage begins with don knapp in san francisco and the mess left behind by the storm so far. don. >> and this wet and wild weekend is about to get a little wilder with the wind warnings coming up. there are wind advisories all the way down to the 50-mile an hour winds on the golden gate tonight and on the san mateo bridge. the big rigs and box trucks are restricted. that wind has already done damage on land. >> crews work to cut up and remove a 90-foot oak that crashed on to a house on walnut creek this evening. dropping the tree on to the roof, knocking out skylights and poking holes. no one was hurt. earlier today, wind and rain shut down highway 84 between s
. >>> the u.s. opens fire on libya. what prompted the president's decision and how gadhafi is reacting. >> and swept away by the tsunami. what became of the driver. >> good evening, a stormy day and we're not in the clear yet. another wave of heavy rain and strong winds is moving in at this hour. meteorologist, lawrence has more on that in a minute, but our team coverage begins with don knapp in san francisco and the mess left behind by the storm so far. don. >> and...
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hours later, u.s. military ships followed up with a barrage of missiles. >> over 110 tom a tomahawk missiles struck more than 20 defense systems and other air defense facilities ashore. >> reporter: speaking from the capital of brazil, president obama said gadhafi had a chance to back down, but didn't. >> i want the american people to know that the use of force is not our first choice. and it's not a choice that i make lightly. but we cannot stand idly by when a tyrant tells his people that there will be no mercy. >> reporter: western forces own the sky but the situation on the ground was chaotic. video posted on social media sites purported to show fighting in eastern libya. in paris, secretary of state clinton was coordinating diplomatic efforts. she vowed the united states will back u.n. actions, but not with ground troops. >> now, america has unique capabilities, and we will bring them to bear to help our european and canadian allies and air partners stop further violence against civilians. >> repo
hours later, u.s. military ships followed up with a barrage of missiles. >> over 110 tom a tomahawk missiles struck more than 20 defense systems and other air defense facilities ashore. >> reporter: speaking from the capital of brazil, president obama said gadhafi had a chance to back down, but didn't. >> i want the american people to know that the use of force is not our first choice. and it's not a choice that i make lightly. but we cannot stand idly by when a tyrant tells...
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., a controversial hearing begins on the radicalization of the u.s. muslim community. we are live in the washington, d.c. news room with reactions from muslims who say this is unfair. >> reporter: dave, bay area lawmakers stark and lee are among dozens here who signed a letter saying this morning's hearing unfairly stigmatizes muslim americans. but others point to the muslim- americans who have been arrested in recent years for trying to launch terrorists attacks. the homeland security chairman peter king says they have been radical sized and it's important to explore. >> i meet with muslims on a regular basis, but there's a threat from certain elements within the community. >> reporter: but many in the community are concerned today's hearing will lead to more of them being treated like suspects. >> if anything what's been taking place is that representative king has engaged in political theater rather than actual problem solving. >> reporter: congressman king is insisting that he is not trying to demonize anyone this morning and he is taking quite a bit of heat leadin
., a controversial hearing begins on the radicalization of the u.s. muslim community. we are live in the washington, d.c. news room with reactions from muslims who say this is unfair. >> reporter: dave, bay area lawmakers stark and lee are among dozens here who signed a letter saying this morning's hearing unfairly stigmatizes muslim americans. but others point to the muslim- americans who have been arrested in recent years for trying to launch terrorists attacks. the homeland security...
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u.s. soil this afternoon following a harrowing 11 days in japan. >> i was actually more concerned with the radiation than the earthquake. >> reporter: that was a common threads among the passengers who have some connection with the department of defense. this woman and her son lived 25 miles south of tokyo peachey says the quake was scary and the unknowns about radiation were just as bad. >> the wind and how the plane was coming. today there was a chance at a coming over our bay. >> reporter: maureen is a teacher and she says most of her students have left japan. >> it was something that was on their mind all the time. they wanted to write about it, talk about it. they were scared. >> reporter: 100 members volunteered to carry their luggage, children, and welcome them home. >> these people are ready to get back home. they are tired. they need somebody to help them. >> reporter: with all of these planes, they will land here at travis air force base. the expects to receive two flights a day
u.s. soil this afternoon following a harrowing 11 days in japan. >> i was actually more concerned with the radiation than the earthquake. >> reporter: that was a common threads among the passengers who have some connection with the department of defense. this woman and her son lived 25 miles south of tokyo peachey says the quake was scary and the unknowns about radiation were just as bad. >> the wind and how the plane was coming. today there was a chance at a coming over our...
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the ground attacks will continue to be led by the u.s.. they are anxious to give up the lead role. at a bucket and a little luck may go out a long way for you. that make millions jackpot close to a high price. (laughter) >> if you might get to our offer if you win. (laughter) i live look at site at walnut creek. i guess, that is remaking thing >>darya: is 6:30 a.m.. a round of applause as will street opens today. most of the indexes started up. a good sign. we will track what is happening up there this morning. but his head over to james. >> after making it through yesterday's downpours we're going to shrug our shoulders. >>james: we have showers. zooming into san francisco we can see that the showers that were over the city are now all for that day. we will start to try and in the 101. here we are in the east bay. oakland, and rebuilt, seeing some showers right now as you make your way to get a bridge. in this delight. your ride on the 24 is still a problem. wet roads. walnut creek is no longer under the gun. the showers are moving closer to clinton. unfortunately closer to that f
the ground attacks will continue to be led by the u.s.. they are anxious to give up the lead role. at a bucket and a little luck may go out a long way for you. that make millions jackpot close to a high price. (laughter) >> if you might get to our offer if you win. (laughter) i live look at site at walnut creek. i guess, that is remaking thing >>darya: is 6:30 a.m.. a round of applause as will street opens today. most of the indexes started up. a good sign. we will track what is...
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let's get a look at your sierra chain requirement in place on interstate 80, u.s. highway 50, state route 88, and highway 4. interstate 80 you will need them between colfax and truckee. >> darya: stormy weather expected to continue through the bay area, it has forced britney spears outdoor concert inside. the concert was going to be at the castro theater on sunday, now all will be at the bill graham civic auditorium. >> we were going to open early, getting our team going, going strong. we are definitely disappointed, we wanted to see a great show, also because bridge a coming to the castro is bigger than the show. exposure to the neighborhood and they came back up. >> darya: you have to have a ticket it begins at noon, the appearance kicks off a publicity tour which is called samp the tel. >> mark: a setback of federal appeals reports court refuses the mayor just to take place and will it decides the constitutionality. lawyers argue gays and lesbians are being hurt if the ban stays in effect. they sought to lift the ruling after supreme court said it would take unt
let's get a look at your sierra chain requirement in place on interstate 80, u.s. highway 50, state route 88, and highway 4. interstate 80 you will need them between colfax and truckee. >> darya: stormy weather expected to continue through the bay area, it has forced britney spears outdoor concert inside. the concert was going to be at the castro theater on sunday, now all will be at the bill graham civic auditorium. >> we were going to open early, getting our team going, going...
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u.s. navy joe burns returned home to san bruno this afternoon on his 20th birthday. he was severely injured in afghanistan when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device. a welcome community welcomes him back home. >> i didn't expect any of this. it feels good. i'm glad to be home. i'm glad to be with my family. you guys are really awesome. >> of course, today's tribute focused on the heroism, but they also made fun of the car he arrived in, a pink bug. it's not his. >> more than 150,000 orchids on display at fort mason in san francisco offers a look at this unique flower. they are apparently the divas of the floral world. they are exotic, glamorous, and difficult to grow. there are also exhibits that explain the flower's complex structures and ways they adapt to a variety of habitats. >>> lawrence is back because we need to learn about the rain. >> there's a lot of moisture in the atmosphere. this is subtropical, so the temperatures staying mild, too. a couple scattered light showers showing up right now, but that will likely intensify overnight. high de
u.s. navy joe burns returned home to san bruno this afternoon on his 20th birthday. he was severely injured in afghanistan when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device. a welcome community welcomes him back home. >> i didn't expect any of this. it feels good. i'm glad to be home. i'm glad to be with my family. you guys are really awesome. >> of course, today's tribute focused on the heroism, but they also made fun of the car he arrived in, a pink bug. it's not his....
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>>pam: after a u.s. soldier pleaded guilty more photos of the surger-alters--and kimberly of these soldiers imagery. >> kimberlee: disturbing, and in-depth articles from a rolling stone how soldiers allegedly planned these killings. let us take a look at some of these this corporal admitted to taking a lead role in this murder. several of these were taken, shared by members of the team. one clip is showing to soldiers taking down and the m to afghans taking down afghans from may motorcycle. still not known if these on the motorcycle weren't even if they were? it is a clear violation to share footage. and this is even with a rock soundtrack even put--2 much more graphic were not able to be shared on the air, with parts of the body, and pieces of head. even a victim's body part used as a form of currency between that the soldiers. images were shared on usb, drives back-and-forth from soldiers. >>pam: all of the sector that recent controversy. >> kimberlee: yes. >> brian: live skies. a nice change from the
>>pam: after a u.s. soldier pleaded guilty more photos of the surger-alters--and kimberly of these soldiers imagery. >> kimberlee: disturbing, and in-depth articles from a rolling stone how soldiers allegedly planned these killings. let us take a look at some of these this corporal admitted to taking a lead role in this murder. several of these were taken, shared by members of the team. one clip is showing to soldiers taking down and the m to afghans taking down afghans from may...
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. >> james: the u.s. has spent about $550 million on the libya effort 60% 20 missiles, another 40 million over the next three weeks. coming out we're finding of the people were working on fixing the troubled new juror powerplant are now being admitted to the hospital. a live look at the james lick, on this wednesday morning is about 4:10 a.m. traffic is doing all right eric is keeping her eyes and a couple of things that might slow you down. >> james: welcome back to the kron 4 news. 4:11 a.m. we will wind up in store for today, to marlowe-made '80s. --will have a warmup in store for today low-made '80s. >> justine: now to the latest in japan, the president of the new killer power plant's utility has been hospitalized for dizziness and high blood pressure. radiation but will close big to more than 3000 times above normal. they're trying to avoid a meltdown by repairing broken power lines. until then water is being dumped on the plant's six over heating reactors. shortage of water parts from japan are head
. >> james: the u.s. has spent about $550 million on the libya effort 60% 20 missiles, another 40 million over the next three weeks. coming out we're finding of the people were working on fixing the troubled new juror powerplant are now being admitted to the hospital. a live look at the james lick, on this wednesday morning is about 4:10 a.m. traffic is doing all right eric is keeping her eyes and a couple of things that might slow you down. >> james: welcome back to the kron 4...